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Geometry and TrigonometryEasy–MediumDiameter from an area

Geometry and Trigonometry practice question

A circle has an area of 64π square units. What is the length of its diameter?

Answer: 16

πr² = 64π gives r = 8, so the diameter is 16.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 8
8 is the radius.
If you answered 32
32 doubles the diameter.
If you answered 64
64 is r².

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